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Pea Protein Powder Benefits for Bodybuilding
Pea Protein powder is a pure, gluten free and dairy free protein alternative for bodybuilding or general health. Many Pea protein powders are also certified organic. Pefect for bodybuilders who are vegetarian, vegan, or lactose intolerant.
Brands such as NOW Unflavored Pea Protein contains a premium source of pure, natural pea protein. NOW’s Pea Protein is derived from non-GMO peas and is soy, dairy and allergen free.
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Bodybuilding Benefits: Pea protein is a great source of vegetarian protein that has a great amino acid profile and is high in BCAAs.
It is easily digested, and is a good choice right after working out.
Even if you are not looking for a vegetarian supplement, pea protein is great to mix with your whey or casein shake for a change of pace, or just to get a good mix of amino profiles in your diet.
How is Pea Protein Powder made?
Pea Protein is made from yellow peas (Pisum sativum). Also known as "split peas", yellow peas are also used in the manufacture of some soups & purees.
Pea protein powder boasts a high biological value of 65.4%. BV is an accurate measure of the biological activity of protein. It compares the actual amount of protein available per gram of protein absorbed.
Through extraction and purification, Pea Protein is concentrated from the 6% concentration in fresh peas, to about 90% protein content.
Pea Protein Powder amino acid profile
Pea Protein Amino Acid Profile for one serving(33g) Now Pea Protein. One serving is 130 Calories, 28g protein, 1g carbs, 2g fat, 0g fiber:Amino acid Grams
| alanine | 1.1 |
| aspartic acid | .03 |
| cysteine | 0.6 |
| glutamic acid | 4.6 |
| glycine | 1.1 |
| histidine* | 0.66 |
| isoleucine* | 1.3 |
| leucine* | 2.2 |
| lysine* | 1.98 |
| methionine* | 0.26 |
| phenylalanine* | 1.4 |
| proline | 1.2 |
| serine | 1.3 |
| threonine* | 1.0 |
| tryptophan* | 0.26 |
| tyrosine | 1.0 |
| valine* | 1.35 |
* Essential Amino Acid
